Benefit Names First Model With Down Syndrome As Ambassador

Northern Irish model Kate Grant has been chosen as a brand ambassador for Benefit Cosmetics.

The 19-year-old gained global attention as she strived towards her dream of becoming a supermodel, fighting for more inclusion for adults and children with disabilities.

In an incredible moment in her career, Kate has been made one of the faces of Benefit's Roller Liner.

Speaking to the Femail, a spokesperson for the brand said "We discovered Kate by chance in the summer of 2018 when we saw a Facebook video about her journey to becoming a model. We fell instantly in love with her. Her amazing energy was so infectious and we were captivated by her incredible zest for life and determination. She embodied everything we stand for as a brand so we knew we had to find a way to work with her."

Kate has revealed that this is just the very beginning for her in 2019, as she has plenty of more goals to tick off her list, including modelling in the London and Paris Fashion Weeks, have her own front cover on a magazine and to continue to raise awareness for people with disabilities.